jeff, you nailed it....

the angle and distance is all nothing to worry about...but when your 20ft up on a 20" platform and have to DRAW with your hunting gear on, undetected, then peer OVER the edge of the stand to get on target, its just a different feeling.

every year i put on my gear and climb a tree and practice from it...its just different...and THAT is the only difference that needs to be worried about....heck, for the longest time i couldnt STAND to actually stand on my Summit Viper...im not afraid of heights or anything...ive climbed rocks, rappeled cliffs etc...but you got big bulky hunting boots on, bulky geat and clothing...small platform...and you gotta make the shot and pretty much stand on the edge of the platform and bend at the waist and somewaht put your body over the edge of the stand...its different...and needs practiced...

i love my summit viper...that front bar gives me a much more secure feeling...now i will lean right over that puppy...i know its not going anywhere and neither am i....actually i step right to it and bend over that bar...i LIKE being able to feel it...